Description
Nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration Can Hop find a way to escape the wolves in her nightmares, even if they chase her in helicopters? Mummy thinks so... Every night, Hop has nightmares filled with, scary, hungry-eyed wolves. She knows they only exist in her dreams but they still seem very real. Her mummy comforts her and has some good advice, but can Hop find the courage to conquer the wolves? Practical advice for children who suffer night fears and terrors, in a gentle and funny story for the youngest of readers, illustrated by Sainsbury's Children's Book Award-Winning Paddy Donnelly.
About the Author
Sarah Tagholm (Author) Sarah Tagholm is a children's author who loves writing about confused animals, mischievous children and all things bizarro. She is passionate about encouraging a love of reading, libraries and availability of books for all children Sarah lives with her husband and son in Cornwall, where they spend so much time in the sea it's a wonder they haven't grown gills!Paddy Donnelly (Illustrator) Paddy Donnelly is an Irish illustrator with over 14 years experience and who now gets to make a living drawing dinosaurs - his 5 year old self is very happy about this. Coming from a graphic design background, Paddy works in various illustration styles, and also creates kids apps. Paddy's books have won the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award, the White Ravens Book Award and the Judge's Special Award at the Children's Books Ireland Book Awards and have been shortlisted for the KPMG Children's Books Ireland Award, and he was nominated for the World Illustrations Award. Paddy lives in Belgium with his family.
Reviews
"Many children have bad dreams and this book empowers them to be brave. The illustrations by Donnelly are full of colour, movement and emotion" * Irish Independent *
"Takes young readers on a thrilling, enlightening, turn-the-tables journey that transforms a young rabbit's fears into courage... dramatically evoked by Paddy Donnelly's splendidly painterly, child-centred illustrations" -- Joanne Owen * LoveReading4Kids *
Awards
Long-listed for Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781839131479
Author Sarah Tagholm
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 210g
Dimensions(mm) 275mm * 242mm * 3mm
About the Author
Sarah Tagholm (Author) Sarah Tagholm is a children's author who loves writing about confused animals, mischievous children and all things bizarro. She is passionate about encouraging a love of reading, libraries and availability of books for all children Sarah lives with her husband and son in Cornwall, where they spend so much time in the sea it's a wonder they haven't grown gills!Paddy Donnelly (Illustrator) Paddy Donnelly is an Irish illustrator with over 14 years experience and who now gets to make a living drawing dinosaurs - his 5 year old self is very happy about this. Coming from a graphic design background, Paddy works in various illustration styles, and also creates kids apps. Paddy's books have won the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award, the White Ravens Book Award and the Judge's Special Award at the Children's Books Ireland Book Awards and have been shortlisted for the KPMG Children's Books Ireland Award, and he was nominated for the World Illustrations Award. Paddy lives in Belgium with his family.
Reviews
"Many children have bad dreams and this book empowers them to be brave. The illustrations by Donnelly are full of colour, movement and emotion" * Irish Independent *
"Takes young readers on a thrilling, enlightening, turn-the-tables journey that transforms a young rabbit's fears into courage... dramatically evoked by Paddy Donnelly's splendidly painterly, child-centred illustrations" -- Joanne Owen * LoveReading4Kids *
Awards
Long-listed for Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781839131479
Author Sarah Tagholm
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 210g
Dimensions(mm) 275mm * 242mm * 3mm
